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facial

|fa-cial|

B1

/ˈfeɪʃəl/

face-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'facial' originates from the Latin word 'facialis,' where 'facies' meant 'face.'

Historical Evolution

'facialis' transformed into the French word 'facial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'facial.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the face,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a beauty treatment for the face.

She went to the spa for a facial.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

relating to the face.

She had a facial expression of surprise.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41